Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Film, Fire and Fusion
Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NCWe have a NEW DATE! We are able to reschedule our Friday night show after the storm blew through! Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 7:30 pm Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Tickets are $25 general admission; $22 for seniors, students, military, & children under 12, plus taxes and fees. Please contact the Thalian Hall Box Office at 910.632.2285 or online for ticket reservations. Forward Motion Dance Company generates an electrifying dance event with their annual performance, Cape Fear Arts in Motion: Film, Fire and Fusion. This performance connects dancers, choreographers, musical and visual artists, and more to bring the art form of modern, contemporary and jazz dance to the beautiful and historic Thalian Hall main stage for a varied and collaborative event that showcases the talents of Choreographer Tracey Varga. Presented are new dance performances along with re-creations of works from the past, with a film by Patrick Ogelvie, vivid stage design by local set designer Randy Davis, live music composed by pianist Barbara Gallagher and performed with flutists Mary Gheen and Deborah Phillips, and an exciting jazz-funk piece by local guest choreographer and dancer Qaadir Hicks. In a show not to be missed, come ...
DANCE AUDITION for the 20th Annual ARTS SENSATION Benefit Performance
The Dance Element 7211 Ogden Business Lane Suite 205, Wilmington, NC, United StatesSaturday, March 23, 2024, 2:30 pm at The Dance Element 7211 Ogden Business Lane Wilmington, NC 28411 Forward Motion Dance Company’s 20th Annual ARTS SENSATION Benefit Performance is Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:30 pm at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts Mainstage, to benefit the Plastic Ocean Project, a local non-profit organization. Interested dancers, choreographers of all genres (classical, jazz, hip hop, modern, tap, ballroom, cultural dance) are welcome. COMPLETED WORK, INCLUDING COSTUMES, IS REQUIRED 6 minutes maximum length. Piece must be “family friendly”. For more information please call (910) 232-8151 or visit www.forwardmotiondance.org
Sunset Cocktail Party at The Penthouse
The Penthouse 2 North Front Street Suite 9, Wilmington, NC, United StatesSunday, March 24 from 6 to 9 pm 2 North Front Street Suite 9, Wilmington, NC Forward Motion Dance is back at The Penthouse and the sunset views are spectacular! $25 Per Person Drink Specials and Light Hors d’oeuvres Live Music By Billy Barwick Tickets can be purchased from any Forward Motion Dance board member, or email dance@forwardmotiondance.org -- space is limited, so be sure to reserve yours today! Proceeds benefit Forward Motion Dance Company in support of 2024 performances at Thalian Hall Main Stage Find out more about FMD and the upcoming 20th Annual ARTS SENSATION! at our website: www.forwardmotiondance.org
The 20th Annual ARTS SENSATION! A Benefit Performance for Plastic Ocean Project
Thalian Hall Main Stage 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NCThe 20th Annual Arts Sensation returns to the Thalian Hall Main Stage to showcase lively and entertaining local talent for a music and dance spectacular! This year's beneficiary is Plastic Ocean Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based out of Wilmington, NC, whose mission is to attain science-based solutions to the plastic pollution crisis that inspire all to make informed choices to improve human and environmental health. With a vision of a world free of plastic pollution, POP works with storytellers, artists, writers, and film-makers to communicate issues to a wider audience, conducts scientific research to learn about plastic pollution, find solutions, and educate others to implement science-based solutions through collaborations with fellow scientists, stakeholders, businesses, and political leaders. Musical entertainment is by singer and songwriter Ava Johnson from Wilmington, NC. She performs throughout eastern North Carolina and recently was in France at several clubs on Jazz Row (Rue des Lombards) in Paris and in the Bordeaux region. Ava grew up training in voice and piano and began releasing her own music in 2018. Her influences include Nina Simone, Norah Jones, Adele, Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, Rufus Wainwright and Rhiannon Giddens. Arts Sensation also brings a deluge of dance creations from many genres. Dancers from the ...